Tuesday, April 20, 2010

[Word Powers] Today's Words

 Nascent [nas-uhnt] (Adjective): Being born, beginning, emerging

The cloud of ash from an Iceland volcano is casting a shadow over the nascent economic recovery in Europe as the cancellation of flights in key markets entered its fifth day.  
 

 Altercation [awl-ter-key-shuhn] (noun): A heated or angry dispute; noisy argument or controversy.

The football match ended in utter mayhem following a major altercation.

 

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